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Real Estate & Development in ...
Brookland Commons, a roughly 10‑acre Hutto project, is back in permitting after a two‑year redesign and would add dozens of townhomes, condos and a neighborhood retail center.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cloudy, humid start in Austin; showers and storms likely mid‑morning. Heavier rain arrives Thursday night with localized flash‑flood risk.
Muggy Tuesday in Austin with highs near 92°F and heat indices near 100. A pair of cold fronts could bring heavier rain and gusty storms Thursday–Friday.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A water main break on Crystal Falls Parkway knocked out service to neighborhoods, businesses and schools and closed a stretch of the road while crews work to repair the line.
Muggy morning and mid-90s heat today with heat-index values topping 100°F. Storm chances rise Thursday–Friday with a cooler weekend behind the front.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A fatal crash shut the southbound lanes of U.S. 183 at Research Boulevard in north Austin; emergency crews and investigators are on scene. Expect delays.
Walmart filed a $2.6M renovation for its Manor Supercenter, adding roughly 6,122 sq ft of expansion and fuel‑station upgrades; construction is slated for Jan–May 2027.
Arts & Culture in ...
The 18th Sunset Valley Artfest filled the Toney Burger Center with local artists, food trucks, family activities and a mid‑afternoon Asleep at the Wheel set.
Politics & Govt in ...
Republican groups resurfaced classroom‑era posts from James Talarico and framed them as evidence of poor judgment; his campaign says the posts were taken out of context.
Council approved a cluster of solar, battery and infrastructure measures, including landfill solar, a 40MW battery portfolio, Longhorn Dam funding and a $59M wastewater bond.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
After a planned farewell, Mercer Dancehall reopened on April 19 in Driftwood and will run Sunday matinees with live country bands. The Dotins say the sale fell through and they’re back for now.
A state permit shows McDonald's will convert 2300 Guadalupe near UT Austin, with work slated from May 1 to Sept. 30, 2026, replacing Dollar Slice Club.
Baylor will host a Turning Point USA stop at Waco Hall on April 22 while student groups stage an 'All Are Neighbors' counterevent. The paired programs have prompted safety planning and denominational pushback.
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